Santa Cruz, Calif. Yardage: 6,521 | Slope/rating: 143/72.4 Architect: Alister MacKenzieWhat they're saying: "This is a great and very challenging golf course. It makes you think about every shot and placement of shots is key." - ngaudreau

Pinehurst, N.C.Yardage: 7,588 | Slope/rating: 138/76.5 Architect: Donald RossWhat they're saying: " This isn't a course for novices. You don't have to be single digit, but you do need to be able to stop the ball on these upside-down saucer-like Donald Ross greens." - MikeBaileyGA, Golf Advisor Staff

San Ramon, Calif. Yardage: 6,861 | Slope/rating: 144/74.3 Architect: Johnny Miller, Robert Muir GravesWhat they're saying: "The Bridges is a very challenging course with forced carries and many ravines off the fairways. Some par 4s in the wind were very difficult for me to reach in two." - 55madman

Alpharetta, Ga.Yardage: 7,558 | Slope/Rating: 154/77.8 Architect: Rees JonesWhat they're saying: "If you have a single digit handicap this is the place for you. If you have a high handicap you might want to buy some balls in the pro shop." - Mobley82

Pound Ridge, N.Y. Yardage: 7,165 | Slope/Rating: 150/76.0 Architect: Pete Dye, Perry Dye What they're saying: "One of the toughest courses I have played… This course is very tight with little room for error. There are a number of blind shots and forced carries (200+ yards)." - USGolfWu

Ellwood City, Pa.Yardage: 7,103 | Slope/Rating: 148/74.2 Architect: Michael Hurdzan, Dana FryWhat they're saying: "The 140+ slope on all of the first three sets of tees is no joke. Even the front-most tees play to a 127 and 132 respectively; so there is challenge no matter what tees you choose to play." - Sorenj,Local Golf Advisor

Palm Coast, Fla.Yardage: 7,776 | Slope/Rating: 150/78.2 Architect: Tom WatsonWhat they're saying: "With water on half the holes and some challenging bunkers, it's a terrific test. Word of warning here, don’t play too far back because long approach shots can make for a long day. This is a really good test of golf and plenty enjoyable." - Mike Bailey, Golf Advisor Staff

Daniels, W.V. Yardage: 7,122 | Slope/Rating: 149/75.1 Architect: Ault, Clark & AssociatesWhat they're saying:"If you have never broken 100, this course would be very frustrating and you would lose a ton of balls. Course has deep traps (with eyebrows), punishing rough, forced carries of over 100 yds… It is a real test of your golf skill." - NWertz

Southwick, Mass.Yardage: 7,174 | Slope/Rating: 139/75 Architect: Damian PascuzzoWhat they're saying: "This is a shotmakers course, and the greens were in great shape! The course has a lot of heather, so make sure you bring enough balls." - Houseman06

Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Yardage: 7,215 | Slope/Rating: 155/76.8 Architect: Pete Dye What they're saying: "This course is NOT your home course and will kick your butt. I ended up with a disappointing 91 but loved every minute of the challenge." Kirk5986734

Farmingdale, N.Y. Yardage: 7,468 | Slope/rating: 152/78.1 Architect: A.W. TillinghastWhat they're saying: "You know what you're getting here...go with proper expectations, expect to take 6 hours, expect to have your golf game made to look like a beginner's, and expect to feel beat up when you leave." JohnKMoore1

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